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Council wins prestigious award for innovative use of data

24 Dec 2024

Northumberland County Council has won the Best Use of Data category in the regional Dynamites Tech awards setting a benchmark for public sector innovation.

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Campaign cuts county fly-tipping

23 Dec 2024

A County Council campaign to reduce fly-tipping across Northumberland, and in particular the hot-spots of Ashington and Blyth, is reaping rewards with a significant downturn in incidents. 

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Council tenants most satisfied in region, new report shows

23 Dec 2024

The Council’s housing tenants are the most satisfied in the region, a new report has found. 

Schools Christmas Choir 2024

Children spread Christmas cheer at Northumberland Schools Choir Competition 

19 Dec 2024

Children at Northumberland schools were invited to showcase their talent by entering our Schools Choir Competition 2024. 

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January deadline for community grant applications 

18 Dec 2024

Voluntary and community groups across the county that need financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme. 

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Make fire safety a priority in your home  

17 Dec 2024

Residents are being urged to make fire safety a priority in their home, by ensuring they have enough working smoke alarms and that they are tested regularly. 

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First look at designs to expand North Northumberland First Schools into Primary Schools 

17 Dec 2024

The first designs have gone on display to show how first schools in the Berwick Partnership will look when they transform into primary schools. 

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£3.5m Cramlington Regeneration Programme gets underway 

17 Dec 2024

Delivery of a new £3.5m regeneration package to improve Cramlington is underway – with the town’s cycleways and footpaths the first to benefit.

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Wooler’s Scotts Play Park to be made accessible to all  

17 Dec 2024

Work will soon be underway to give a popular play park in Wooler a major facelift making it accessible and inclusive to all. 

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Northumberland residents' views sought as part of budget planning 

17 Dec 2024

Residents views are being sought as part of the Council’s budget planning for the coming year. 

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A new dawn for travel - as Northumberland Line opens to passengers

15 Dec 2024

For the first time in more than 60 years, passenger trains are running once more along The Northumberland Line. 

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Beware the cons of Christmas 

11 Dec 2024

Christmas is, unfortunately an ideal time for scammers to try and fleece you out of your hard-earned money. 

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Referendum date set for Humshaugh Neighbourhood Plan 

11 Dec 2024

A local referendum on the Humshaugh Parish Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 23 January 2025. All residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan. 

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Achievements celebrated in Education, SEND & Skills Annual Report

10 Dec 2024

The education achievements of children, young people, and residents across Northumberland are celebrated in a new report. 

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Teams working to tackle Storm Darragh impact (Latest 12.35pm 8/12)

08 Dec 2024

Teams have been working round-the-clock in driving winds and rain to deal with the impact caused by Storm Darragh. 

Allison Walton, owner of The Chocolate Box, Wooler

Shop local, shop Northumberland this Small Business Saturday

06 Dec 2024

Northumberland County Council is proud to stand behind Small Business Saturday on 7 December 2024, a national initiative dedicated to celebrating and supporting small businesses across the UK.

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Signs are good for former Hexham school site

05 Dec 2024

New signage is now in place after outline planning application was submitted for the former Hexham Middle School site to be redeveloped as a high-quality residential community.  

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Toy procession sparkled ahead of Ashington lights switch-on

05 Dec 2024

The first of the year-long Animating Ashington programme of events got off to a sparkling start. 

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Final phase of Berwick bridge works to take place in 2025

04 Dec 2024

The final phase of restoration works on Berwick’s oldest bridge are to take place in the New Year. 

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Online shopping scams to watch out for - and be aware of your rights 

03 Dec 2024

Online deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be warns Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards. 

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Tickets available for Hexham Abbey carol service  

03 Dec 2024

The local community are invited to celebrate the start of the festive season at a special Christmas Carol service at Hexham Abbey which will take place at 7pm on Monday 9 December. 

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Latest milestone reached in multi-billion pound county investment

03 Dec 2024

The latest milestone has been reached to bring a multi-billion pound data centre to the county.  

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Northumberland County Council clamp down on misuse of blue badges 

03 Dec 2024

  Northumberland County Council has issued a warning to motorists of the consequences of the incorrect use of the national Blue Badge scheme.

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Opening date announced for Northumberland Line

02 Dec 2024

The Northumberland Line will launch its first passenger services from Sunday, December 15th 2024.

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A warm welcome across Northumberland

02 Dec 2024

A network of community spaces are now open across Northumberland so people can come together in a warm, safe and welcoming environment throughout the winter months.